Where is Xpand!2 Virtual Instrument?

[Metalhed666]

Hi community,

I recently installed the free PTF on a Windows 10 laptop and it all works beautifully including the drums sounds I use for MIDI on Xpand! 2 pre-installed without me having to do anything but the laptop is used for loads of stuff so not really dedicated for music production.

I also have a Macbook Air so I deactivated PTF on Windows, uninstalled it and have installed PTF on the Mac instead...but no Xpand! 2 - when I open a template that uses it, I get a message saying the plugin is missing.

- Some knowledgebase articles say it is preinstalled - I haven't got either a .big file or .aaxplugin file for it anywhere
- Some say I have to download it from the marketplace - when I go into the marketplace I cannot find Xpand!2 and the two First AIR bundles are pay only
- Some say there is a link to download it in the My Avid account - no there isn't!

Where do I get Xpand! 2 from??? I am new to Pro Tools so I'm not buying anything yet until I'm sure I can use it for the purposes that I need so I just want the basics to play around with and learn.

If anybody can tell me, please do. Also, if I need to supply any more info.

Thanks in advance.

[Metalhed666]

Nobody?? Not even Avid? Guess I'll try another DAW then...

[junkgear]

Please see this KB article about PTF and Xpand2.

Let us know how it goes.

[Metalhed666]

Hi Junkgear,

When I go into the marketplace I cannot find Xpand!2 and the two First AIR bundles are pay only.

[junkgear]

There seems to be conflicting information on Xpand2....
I’ll see if I can get you some help.

[DigiTechSupt]

Originally Posted by Metalhed666

Hi Junkgear,

When I go into the marketplace I cannot find Xpand!2 and the two First AIR bundles are pay only.

Hi Metalhead666,

The Xpand!2 installer is already a part of the Pro Tools DMG file installer and should be installed along with the DAW. Please try re-downloading and re-installing from your Avid Account and see if the same issue occurs.

Thank you!
Tope

[Metalhed666]

I give up. I've wiped the laptop twice, reinstalled PTF and it still isn't there. So I bootcamped it and installed Windows 10 (which I didn't want to do) and when I install PTF, XPand!2 is there!

Not the ideal solution and it shouldn't be this difficult, free or not, with so much conflicting information and none of it clear. But at least I'm working now!